What are MY

Options?Session 3: From Vocational

School to Master’s Degrees: What is Next for YOU!

LifestylesActivity

Draw THREE things you would like to have when you are older

LifestylesWhat did you draw?

Ex. Large house, nice carWhat kinds of jobs do you think you need to hold to earn the types of things you drew?How much money do you think you need to make?

CollegeDoes anyone know any jobs that require a college degree?Does anyone know any subjects that someone can major or minor in while attending college?

CollegeTypes of institutions

Private, public, liberal artsDegrees attainable at these institutions

Associate’s Degree: Two year degreeExamples: Computer Specialists, Dental Hygienist

Bachelor’s Degree: Four year degreeExamples: Teacher, Nurse

Master’s Degree: Bachelor’s degree + 2-3 years in a specialized fieldExamples: School Counselor, Clinical Psychologist

Doctorate Degree: differs by programExamples: Surgeon, Doctor, College Professor

CollegeSAT’s

Standardized admissions test Combination of high school, extra curricular activities, grades, and SAT considered for college admissionHand out about SAT important information

http://hsalaredo.org/highschool/SAT-ACT%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

CollegeImportant courses to consider

4 years of Language Arts4 years of Mathematics

Statistics, geometry, algebra, calculus3 years of Science

Biology, chemistry, physics3 years of Social Studies

Economics, geography, civics2 years of World Languages

Spanish, Latin, German, FrenchArtExample: If you are interested in majoring in Biology, you would concentrate in the areas of science and math

College Statistics68.1% of high school graduates in the United States attend college

6/10 high school students attend collegeThe average earning, per year, with a college degree is $52,200 compared to a high school graduate’s average yearly earning which is $30,400

Vocational School

Does anyone know of any jobs that require training from a technical school?

Vocational SchoolExamples of jobs that can be attained with training from a technical school

Welding, HVAC, Chef, Hair Stylist, Computer Technician

Associate’s Degree is attained after completing some programs, including:

Computer Technician, Medical Assistant

Vocational SchoolClasses needed to be taken in high school

Courses required for high school graduationSome high schools offer courses in graphic design, home economics, agriculture, wood shop, and other hands-on courses

Art SchoolOffers programs for students who are interested in the following areas:

Fashion merchandising and designGraphic designPhotographyAdvertising

Art SchoolHigh school classes to consider:

Computer classesPainting, drawing, sculpting

Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree programs are offeredExamples of art schools in the area:

The Art Institute of YorkDegrees in graphic design, fashion merchandising, etc.

Academy of Art University

Military5 branches

ArmyNavyMarinesCoast GuardAir Force

For information regarding joining the military, visit your local recruiting office.

Each branch has a different, local recruiting station

Heading into the Workforce

About 25% of students are able to find jobs after graduating high school, without further educationSome jobs one can hold with a high school diploma are:

Construction workers, carpentersOffice assistant, receptionist, clerksCustomer service and salesWaitress/waiter, bartenderManager

Heading into the Workforce

Job Average Yearly SalaryOffice Clerk $29,410Restaurant Cook $21,774Retail Salesperson $24,223Truck Driver $34,618Carpenter $36,889

References20 Jobs You Can Get With a High School Diploma . (n.d.). Jobs & Job Search Advice, Employment & Careers | Careerbuilder.com . Retrieved December 4, 2011, from http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1252-Job-Info-Trends-20-Jobs-You-Can-Get-With-a-High-School-Diploma Month. (n.d.). College Enrollment and Work Activity of 2010 High School Graduates . U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 4, 2011, from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/hsgec.nr0.htm The SAT/ACT Fact Sheet. (n.d.). The SAT/ACT Fact Sheet. Retrieved December 4, 2011, from hsalaredo.org/highschool/SAT-ACT%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf